Smiley goes to Galveston Historical District

On the 4^th we jumped into Smiley and headed to Galveston.

Free ferry from Bolivar Peninsula to Galveston Island was preceded by a random Homeland Security inspection including underhood and mirror inspection of the car’s bottom. This got Smiley pretty excited so we let her rest while we walked a chunk of the Historical District.

 

Lots of eye candy here – may of the homes are beautifully restored and a substantial number are plaqued. 75F and partly sunny – we are getting spoiled. A few examples…

 

 

In our home town when a tree bites the big one it becomes firewood and mulch and is replaced by a rooted twig. On Galveston Island some are treasured, carved and varnished. How many creatures can you see?

 

 

This can be a dangerous place to live. This plaque on the front door….

belongs to this house…

 

Might be a good idea to keep a boat on the front porch.

Was this anti solicitation message or the work of a dyslexic pet owner? Didn’t knock. Wanted to though.There must be a good sense of humour inside.

 

 

Norene loves oranges. No – make that Norene LOVES oranges. She wanted to move into this house just for the crop.

After a lovely 90 minute walk we found Smiley at peace and drove off to the beach.